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Training in Epidemiology in the National School of Public Health of Colombia
1 Chief, Epidemiology Section, National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia Calle 62, No. 52-19, Apartado Aereo 51922, Medellin, Colombia Medical Assistant, University Hospital of Medellin Colombia
2 Director, National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia Calle 62, No. 52-19, Apartado Aereo 51922, Medellin, Colombia
This paper describes the three year training programme in epidemiology in the National School of Public Health in Colombia, South America. The philosophy of epidemiology as it relates to Colombia and the role that the epidemiologist must play in this country are also presented.